description White-tailed Spider (Lampona cylindrata) Overview
The white-tailed spider, Lampona cylindrata, is a ground-hunting Australian spider in the family Lamponidae. It has a dark, cylindrical body with a pale spot at the end of the abdomen and hunts other spiders at night, often moving through gardens, buildings, leaf litter, and sheltered spaces. A prospective study of 130 confirmed bites found no cases of necrotic ulcers, challenging the older association between this spider and skin necrosis.
help White-tailed Spider (Lampona cylindrata) FAQ
What is the white-tailed spider?
The white-tailed spider is Lampona cylindrata, a ground-hunting Australian spider in the family Lamponidae. It has a dark cylindrical body with a pale spot at the end of its abdomen.
What does Lampona cylindrata eat?
Lampona cylindrata hunts other spiders. It is active at night and may move through gardens, buildings, leaf litter, and sheltered ground habitats.
Where can white-tailed spiders be found?
White-tailed spiders can move through Australian gardens, buildings, leaf litter, and other ground-level habitats. They are nocturnal hunters rather than web-based predators that wait in one fixed location.
How can I identify Lampona cylindrata?
Look for a dark, cylindrical spider with a pale mark at the end of the abdomen. The species belongs to the Australian family Lamponidae and hunts on the ground at night.
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